Liz1531

<p><p>hmmmm... can't seem to get these pics larger...</p></p> <p> </p> <p>Here's a bigger one:</p> <p> </p> <p><img src=http://i134.photobucket.com/albums/q113/gtaplytmpt/100_1469.jpg></p>

The first picture is 1 week post op and the last is 4 weeks post op:

Here's mine

BonJosie - Thanks for your message. I think I'm in the same boat and your story has calmed me down a bit. Suddenly I have 0 restriction whereas the last three weeks of being a newbe I couldn't eat much. Now I can eat everything and oh boy am I. I have got to get a fill before I gain back my ten lbs I lost.

OMG... I was approved for solids and holy moly my swelling must be gone because the hunger is BACK with a vengance! How long should I wait until my 1st fill. Please help me I'm eating everything but the kitchen sink and even that is starting to look good! Agh!

38lbs... holy moly! You're doing great! I can eat about 1/2 of what I used to eat. I'm not on solids yet though. I was able to eat a few ounces at first and now (3 weeks post op) I can eat about 3/4 - 1 cup of food. Is that too much? Am I stretching myself to eat that much? Now I'm worried!

I have pigged out twice now to where I felt like I really overdid it. Okay okay maybe three times. I am wondering the same thing. Did I flip my port? Did I stretch the pouch? Did I eat so much I'm going to pop the bloody band right off? Agh!!! The guilt! This is a huge challenge to change!

I have more like 80 lb to lose. I have lost about 7.5 since my surgery date of 08/31. I lost a few more on the preop diet.

Next week will be three weeks for me. I am actually scared to my first fill. I haven't been able to eat normally for so long that I just want to graduate to solids and stay there for a while.... Anyone else feeling this? On the one hand I want to eat normally for a while and on the other hand my weight loss has stopped so I want to get it going... Hmph!

If it makes anyone feel better I felt like doo doo for the first 3 days. After that things got way better. My swelling must be gone now because I am able to "eat" (drink) a LOT more than I was at first. This is slowing down weight loss (I guess until 1st fill), but it feels nice to have a little more in my tummy. My doc has me on 100% liquids for 3 weeks. I can't wait for next Thurs to eat some real food!

You look amazaing. I hope to be doing as well after one year! Congrats!

I reccomend you stay in Mission Bay. It's a great area for tourist. There's a roller coaster at the beach and a boardwalk to cruise down with a huge variety of people. There are people jogging, skating, etc. There is a place to rent bikes, surf boards, skates and also just a great place for a walk. I have stayed at the Cattamaran which is just across from the Water. It's a bit pricey (about $160) but it's REALLY nice. Catamaran Resort and Spa 3999 Mission Blvd San Diego, CA 92109 800-804-6835 Try going to hotels.com and search by landmark. Select Mission Beach (or maybe it's Mission Bay). They are both the same area. I Also, it's REALLY close to Sea World. The airport is not too far away and the zoo is close by. I think you'll be really happy with this location.

Hello everyone! It sounds like we're all off to a good start. Now that things are healing up for me I am getting quite a bit more hungry. I broke down today and ate oatmeal and mashed potatoes. I hear you all talking about Phase I and II but my doctor doesn't have that. I was to start on clear liquids for 3 days min. I did this and then over the next few days could add liquid yogurt and a protein shake. I am supposed to be on liquids until 09/20. How long do you guys have to wait to eat mushies?

I woke up today and for the first time since surgery I actually felt hungry. I am supposed to be on all liquids for 3 weeks and then solid food. I hear so many people get a mushies stage and so I figured it would be okay to eat some oatmeal and some mashed potatoes. Am I hurting myself? Anyone else do this? Liquid is just getting SO old!

I can eat about 6 ounces at a time. At first it was only 2 or 3 oz per meal. I'm supposed to be on all liquids.

Thanks for sharing! I would like to have all this done as well once the weight comes off but ohhhh does it look so painful! Show us how you look in a couple months! This will be great motivation!

Is this where you're starving and can't eat?

:clap2::)Holy Moly Whos Ya Daddy! You're doing awesome. Congrats!!!!!

I'm on day 7 and still not in tip top shape. Day 2 and 3 I really questioned whether or not I made a HUGE/EXPENSIVE mistake. I've been back to work as of Day 5. On day 3 as I went to sleeo I never thought I'd wake up and feel a lot better but was suprised when I woke up feeling really good on day 4. Hang in there! For the last two days I've had a pain under my left ribs and it even hurts to breathe! What is that all about? More gas pain?

My doc had a few options. 1. Do Atkins (Strict!) for 3 weeks 2. Drink 2 Protein Shakes a day and have one lean cuisine for dinner. If you get hungry have salads with low cal dressing in between meals. Do this for 1-2 weeks. My doc requires losing 5% of body weight.

I always hate when companies I work for hand out shits and I'd have to ask for an XL. So embarresing when you work with skinny minnies! Give yourself a year from being banded and then the only talk about you will be how great you look!

I like the Atkins drinks. They're premade and have 15 grams protein per drink and no sugar. The strawberry and chocolate are good. They also have coffee flavors like mocha latte.

I wasn't numbed and I woke up and I swear I was still being stitched up. I tried to speak and say "Are you stitching me? It HURTS!" But, I think it can out all muffled because I had something in my mouth preventing me from speaking. I don't know if I had a blindfold on because I couldn't see anything. I just tried to talk for a minute and then next thing I knew I was waking up in my room. Really weird!

I wasn't given any instructions on this and we waiting oh... about 4 days. We were just very careful!

Hi Plumptuous! I am in San Diego and work in Escondido so not far from you. I've been looking for someone closer to me to chat with. How are things progressing for you?